{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Antibiotic Prescribing in Dentistry + Gut Microbiome – PDP254","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2737,"description":"When are antibiotics truly indicated in dentistry?\nHow do you manage the patient who’s begging for a prescription?\nAnd what impact are we having on the gut every time we prescribe unnecessarily?\nIn this episode, Dr. Jeremy Lenaerts joins Jaz to explore the world of antibiotics in dentistry. Together, they cover when to prescribe, when not to, and why analgesics or local measures are often the better option.\nThey also dive into the bigger picture—antibiotic resistance, gut health, and how to navigate those tricky conversations when patients demand antibiotics for the wrong reasons.\n https://youtu.be/-Q4hvl-8vpU \nWatch PDP254 on Youtube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl? Save time and avoid confusion with a ready-made Antibiotics Cheat Sheet that combines the best guidelines into one resource. It covers:\nTrue indications and contraindications\nDrug interactions\nFirst, second, and third-line choices\nDoses and duration\n👉 Download it or find it in the Protrusive Vault if you’re a Protrusive Guidance member. \nKey Takeaways\nAntibiotics are often overprescribed in dentistry, with 80% deemed inappropriate.\nThe gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health and can be negatively impacted by antibiotics.\nEducating patients about the risks of antibiotics is essential for informed consent.\nLocal measures should be prioritized over antibiotics for dental infections.\nAntibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, affecting both individual and public health.\nThe gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as a separate organ essential for health.\nDentists should consider the long-term effects of antibiotics on gut health when prescribing.\nPatient communication is key in managing expectations around antibiotic prescriptions.\nA balanced diet rich in fiber and fermented foods supports gut health.\nDentists must navigate the tension between patient demands and clinical guidelines.\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:37 Intro\n02:25 Protrusive dental podcast\n04:10 Dr. Jeremy’s...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}